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| NPS Photo | | Some campsites in Pinyon Flats Campground have an open view of the dunes and mountains, while others have tall trees and shade. |
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Pinyon Flats Campground is a National Park Service campground located about 1 mile north of the Visitor Center.
NOTE: Due to water tank renovations, the Pinyon Flats Campground will have no water starting October 2008, and ending in mid to late December. During the closure, visitors will be permitted to camp in the campground at no charge, but restroom facilities and water will not be available there. Portable toilets will be available, and regular restrooms and water will still be available at the Visitor Center and Dunes Parking Lot. Please call the Visitor Center at 719-378-6399 for the latest specific information as it becomes available.
Pinyon Flats Campground has 88 sites located along two loops. Restrooms have sinks, flush toilets, and a sink for dishwashing. Each site has a fire grate and picnic table. Some sites have large cottonwood or conifer trees for shade, while others are more out in the open with smaller pinyon trees. One loop (44 sites)of the campground is open year-round; one restroom is winterized. Campsites have a capacity of six people, two tents, and two cars. Campsites cost $14/site/night. A 50% discount applies to Golden Age and Golden Access pass holders. Individual campsites are occupied on a first come, first served basis; there are no reservations for individual sites. For information on group camping reservations, please see below. Note that the campground generally fills by noon on Fridays and Saturdays from May through September. The campground often fills on weeknights as well, though usually later in the day. When Medano Creek is flowing well, expect the campground to fill much more quickly than other times of the year. Arrive early and try to plan your visit on a weekday to avoid crowds. Other area campgrounds and lodging are usually available, except on summer holiday weekends.
Group Tent Camping is available by reservation only in the group loop, located just east of the individual campsites. Groups of 10-100 people may be accommodated if space permits.
Click on each site for a photo:
Group Site A: 15 minimum, 40 maximum
Group Site B: 15 minimum, 35 maximum
Group Site C: 10 minimum, 25 maximum
Juniper Site: 10 minimum, 15 maximum
Group reservations may be made for any night in the present year beginning on January 2nd. Call the Visitor Center during business hours to reserve: (719) 378-6399. Group camping costs $3/person/night, payable on arrival at the park. The month of May and summer weekends typically book up in early January. Each group site has 7-8 car parking spaces. Groups with more than 7 vehicles or with RVs or pop-up campers should consider other area campgrounds.
Pets: Pets are welcome in the campground. Please keep them leashed and under control at all times and clean up after them.
Black bears are potential visitors in the campground area. Safeguard yourselves and the bears by storing all food and aromatic cosmetics in the bearproof boxes provided. Try to minimize food odors in your site and vehicle. Do not leave food, coolers, or trash in unattended sites.
RVs: Some sites can accommodate RVs up to 32 feet in length. However, there are no electrical, sewer, or water hookups. A dump station and water hoses are available near the campground. Drivers with RVs longer than 32' will find it difficult to turn corners and should consider other area campgrounds.
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